The fourth graders, their teachers and parents all had a 'blast' at Rocket Day today. With help from Ms. Pavilcek and Mr. Musselman from the Burlington Science Center students learned about such concepts as gravity, thrust and force. The students greatly enjoyed launching their rockets.

My name is Lauren Zanotti and I am the new School Counselor at Pine Glen Elementary School. I am thrilled to be a part of this wonderful school and to begin my work with students and families.

I received a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Emmanuel College. Shortly after college, I started working as a Counselor on a psychiatry floor at Children's Hospital Boston. It was during that time that I made the decision to spend my life working with children and families in a counseling capacity. I went on to earn my Masters Degree in School Counseling from the University of Massachusetts Boston. Before coming to Pine Glen, I was employed as a School Counselor in the Springfield and Boston public schools.

In my free time, I love spending time with friends and family, being active, cooking and traveling. I recently became an aunt for the first time which is very exciting! Also, I will be adopting a dog soon and very much look forward to having my first pet. These other "roles" in my life contribute so positively and strongly to my work as a counselor.

As a School Counselor, my primary responsibility is to promote the academic, personal, and social well-being of all students. I look forward to offering support to the students, staff, families and community. I will be meeting with students individually and in small groups, conducting classroom lessons, meeting with parents, collaborating with teachers and staff, and consulting with community organizations to support and meet the needs of all Pine Glen students and families.

I am here to help students achieve their personal/social and academic goals, as well as provide support for the parents and teachers. Ican be reached by email at lzanotti@bpsk12.orgor phone at 781-270-1715.

Friday, October 24, 2014

Mrs. Ogren will be leaving Pine Glen Elementary School for a short time. I know we will all greatly miss her. Mrs. Fallon, a retired Burlington Elementary School Teacher, has graciously agreed to take over the position in the meantime.

I can not thank Mrs. Ogren enough for her dedication to the library and students of Pine Glen Elementary School. Also, we are incredibly thankful to Mrs. Fallon for her assistance.

The district is still actively looking for a candidate to be our permanent librarian.

Wednesday, October 22, 2014

Ms. Pavlicek, Director of the Burlington Science Center, came to Pine Glen today to announce that Benjamin Parrillo is our 2014 Sunflower Contest Champion. Benjamin's sunflower grew to a height of 12.5 feet. We are all very proud of Benjamin and his accomplishment.

Thursday, October 16, 2014

Join the Burlington PAC at our next event:
Childhood Stress & Anxiety : Causes, Impact & Strategies
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. October 23, Library, Marshall Simonds Middle School
Presented by Joel M. Ristuccia, a certified School Psychologist with over twenty-five years experience working in the public schools.
Come hear Joel talk about Anxiety in students k-12, why it happens and what you can do about it.
For more information please contact us at burlingtonspedpac@gmail.com

Tuesday, October 7, 2014

Alexis Dwyer, guidance counselor, has left Pine Glen to spend more time with her family. Lauren Zanotti has been hired to be our new guidance counselor and will be starting her first day at Pine Glen Elementary School on Monday, October 20, 2014. Ms. Zanotti is very excited to work with the students and staff at Pine Glen. She brings a wealth of experience and knowledge with her to this position. If you need the assistance of a guidance counselor prior to Ms. Zanotti's start, please feel free to contact Mrs. Perry, school psychologist, or me.

Wednesday, October 1, 2014

We are thrilled with the main office renovation that took place at Pine Glen this summer. The new conference room and entrance have made our school more inviting and safer. I greatly thank the Burlington Community for all their support and the dedication they have shown to the students.

Today museum educators from the Concord Museum visited the fifth grade classrooms at Pine Glen Elementary School. The students learned about early settlers and Native American interactions. Students also learned about the culture and geography of Concord at that time. The educators will also be here tomorrow.

Welcome to Pine Glen!

Pine Glen Elementary School

Pine Glen School is located on a beautiful wooded setting in the town of Burlington, Massachusetts. The school has 312 students and includes grades kindergarten through grade five. The school was erected in 1962 and is still in excellent condition. Pine Glen is a learning community with excellent teachers, wonderful children and a very supportive parent community.